2025 IML/IVV Taiwan International Happiness Two Days March

Online Registration

Before you got to online registration ( click Here ), please read the following information.

Greetings

Dear walking friends,

We extend a warm invitation to join us for the 35th Taiwan International Happiness Two-Day March, taking place on November 8th & 9th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Taipei.

Your presence at this event is truly appreciated, and we are excited to have you participate in this wonderful occasion. We welcome friends, both old and new, from across the globe to join us as we walk together, exploring the beautiful landscapes, immersing in the local culture, and experiencing the hospitality of Taiwan.

The event offers an opportunity not only to reconnect with old friends, reminiscing about past adventures and shared experiences, but also to forge new friendships as we traverse the scenic routes of Taipei.

Looking forward to sharing this journey of friendship with you.

Sincerely,

Pan-Nan Huang, President of CTAA, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Event Introduction

• Event Dates: Nov. 8th & 9th
• Course distances: 5KM / 10KM / 20KM / 30KM
• Start/Finish Location: Zhishan Junior High School (至善國中) map

• Schedule:

• Welcome Lunch: Nov. 8th (Day 1), noon 12:00-3:30 @ Start/Finish Location
• Farewell Party: Nov. 9th (Day 2), evening 6:00-8:30 @ Amazing Hall, Minquan Branch map
• Award Ceremony: The IML awards will be presented at the Farewell party.
• Registration fee: TWD $2,500 (payable upon arrival at Taipei by cash)

(Please come to our office (CTAA) to complete the registration and payment procedures within 3 days before the event starts.)

* Office hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Wed.-Friday, November 5th to 7th

* CTAA Location: map

• Fee includes: Public liability insurance, souvenirs, event T-shirt, Welcome lunch and Farewell party.

Route Maps

• Detailed route maps with directions and markings are being drawn up and will be provided later.
• The followings are simple Google maps for your reference.

Nov. 8th (Day 1)	Nov. 9th (Day 2)
https://reurl.cc/WAjbWx	https://reurl.cc/A6x9ad

Online Registration

• Individuals or small group: Please go to Here for online registration.
• Large group: (If you are a large group of people, you can skip the online registration, directly fill in the member information into the following group registration Excel file, and email it to us. We will confirm with you after receiving it.)

Documents Download

For more information about this year's event, such as schedule, locations, accommodation guide, maps, please go to

2025_IML_Taiwan_Info to download the following files.

(1) 2025_IML_Taiwan_Brochure(En).pdf

Provide the introduction and basic information about this year’s event.

(2) 2025_IML_Taiwan_ANNOUNCEMENT.pdf

Provide time and location instructions for important activities, such as Check-in, Start/Finish site, Welcome lunch, Farewell party, etc.

(3) 2025_IML_Taiwan_Route Maps

(T.B.D.) Detailed route maps with directions and markings are being drawn up and will be provided later. It will be ready at the end of July.

(4) 2025_IML_Taiwan_Route GPX files and Elevation

Provide GPX files of each route for each day, as well as its elevation.

(5) 2025 Taipei_Metro(MRT).pdf

Provide the map of Taipei Metro Rapid Transport (MRT).

(6) CTAA_Location.pdf

Provide the location of our association, CTAA.

(7) 2025_IML_Taiwan_Start-Finish_Location.pdf

Provide the location of this year’s Start/Finish Site, Zhishan Junior High School.

(8) 2025_IML_Taiwan_Farewell Party_Location.pdf

Provide the location of this year’s Farewell Party, Amazing Hall.

(9) Guide_How to take Taoyuan Intl Airport MRT to Taipei City.pdf

Provide information on how to get from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Taipei City by MRT.

(10) 2025_Hotels_near_CTAA_and_Start Finish_Location.pdf

List some hotels near our association and start/finish location for your reference. Of course, these are just suggestions, you can choose other hotels that suit you from other booking websites.

(11) 2025_IML_Taiwan_Group Registration Form_(Group Name).xlsx

For large group of participants.

Photo Gallery

The walking courses will be through the Beitou and Tianmu areas in the northern part of Taipei City. The courses offer both the beauty of suburban mountain trails and the joy of winding creek walks in two days’ journey.

The walking routes will pass through the Beitou area, located in the northern part of Taipei City. These routes cover the renowned Yangmingshan region, combining

the natural beauty of suburban mountain trails with the serene adventure of ancient irrigation canals. Participants can fully enjoy this experience over a two-day journey.

Walkers could see many special scenic spots including charming Zhishan park(芝山公園), tranquil Tianmu Historic Trail(天母古道), prestigious Yangmingshan National park(陽明山國家公園), world-renowned National Palace Museum(故宮博物院), pleasant Ancient Canal Hiking Trails(古圳水道), and so on.

National Palace Museum 故宮博物院	Zhishan Park 至善公園
Ancient Canal Hiking Trails 古圳水道	Yangming Park 陽明公園
Aboriginal Culture Theme Park 原住民主題公園	Paddy Fields 水田
Quaint American dormitory complex 古色古香的美國宿舍群	Award Ceremony 頒奬典禮